| No. 35 Johnstown Generals | |
| Defensive Back | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 12, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Pontiac, Michigan | |
| Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | Weight: 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: St. Joseph's | |
| Undrafted in 2008 | |
| Debuted in 2008 for the Manchester Wolves | |
| Made coaching debut in 2008 for the Seton Hill University | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
DeQwan Young is an American football defensive back who currently plays for the Johnstown Generals of the Ultimate Indoor Football League.[1] He was also the defensive backs Coach for the Seton Hill University.[2]
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Young started all 11 games in the defensive backfield in each of his four seasons at St. Joseph's and finished his career in 2007 with 15 interceptions, 196 tackles, and 57 passed defended. He was an All-Star in the Division II Cactus Bowl and was selected to the First Team All-Great Lakes Football Conference and the Second Team All-Northwest Region squads. He was considered a draft prospect for the 2008 NFL Draft, but didn't hear his named called on draft day.[3]
It was announced on October 30th, 2008, that Young would be joining the Wolves.[4] Young ended up never playing a down for the Wolves.
On April 3rd, 2009, Young decided to sign with the Wisconsin Wolfpack of the Continental Indoor Football League.[5] He played 2 seasons for the Wolfpack, before they folded following the 2010 season.
In 2011, he signed with the Johnstown Generals. In week 14, he was named the defensive player of the week after having 3 interceptions, two of which was returned for a touchdown.[6] He lead the league with interceptions (16) despite only playing 12 games. Young will return to Johnstown for the 2012 season.[7]